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• Hard-Fi Reveal Inspiration Behind Single

  

  Added on 29 February 2008 at 16.28

  Hard-Fi have revealed that new single ‘I Shall Overcome’ is dedicated to front man Richard Archer’s late father.

• Nash's Glasto Glitter Plans

  

  Added on 29 February 2008 at 15.11

  Kate Nash has revealed plans for her Glastonbury opener with a little bit of girly ooo aaahh!

• NME Awards Winners Speak To Xfm

  

  Added on 29 February 2008 at 12.04

  NME Award winners Manic Street Preachers, Kate Nash and Noel Fielding spoke exclusively to Xfm about their gongs. Listen to them here.

• Franz Ferdinand Name New Single

  

  Added on 29 February 2008 at 10.16 | 1 comment

  Speaking exclusively to Xfm Franz Ferdinand name a new single from their next album and explain the African influences shaping it.

• Hat Trick For Arctic Monkeys

  

  Added on 28 February 2008 at 19.26 | 2 comments

  Arctic Monkeys emerged victorious from tonight’s (February 28) NME Awards when the Sheffield quartet scooped three of the whopping seven awards that they were nominated for.

• The Great Escape Adds More Acts

  

  Added on 29 February 2008 at 11.24

  Brighton's three-day urban festival has added Operator Please, Pete & The Pirates and more acts to an already impressive bill.

• Vampire Weekend Drummer Injured

  

  Added on 29 February 2008 at 10.19

  Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Thompson was involved in an horrific car accident just hours after attending the NME Awards.

• Stars Have Their Say On NME Awards

  

  Added on 28 February 2008 at 14.36

  Xfm caught up with the great and the good of the indie nation ahead of tonight's NME Awards ceremony.

• X-clusive: Johnny Marr Solo Plans

  

  Added on 27 February 2008 at 15.56

  Smiths legend Johnny Marr dropped by our sister station Xfm Manchester to play some of his favourite records and chat about all things Smiths, Cribs and future plans.

• Pigeon Detectives Announce Second Album

  

  Added on 27 February 2008 at 15.27

  The Pigeon Detectives have announced their second album will be due for release in May of this year.